Maria Laura da Costa Louzada

Maria Laura da Costa Louzada is a notable Brazilian researcher associated with the Núcleo de Pesquisas Epidemiológicas em Nutrição e Saúde (Nupens/USP). She has been instrumental in studying the impact of ultraprocessed foods on public health and obesity rates in Brazil. As vice-coordinator of Nupens, her research contributes to the broader understanding of dietary habits and their health consequences, aligning with the efforts to promote healthier eating patterns and inform public health policies.